And now, we’re getting a glimpse of Danai Gurira’s incredible portrayal of ‘Pac’s mother, Afeni Shakur in the highly-anticipated film.

“With those types of blessings come responsibility, to not only encourage others but to set a good example with what I do with the work I’ve been given,” Gurira told ESSENCE about playing powerful women like Shakur.

“[I have] to pursue excellence, because I understand that there’s so many talented Black women out there that don’t often get the opportunities that they could or should.”